Brno, 18 March 2026 – The Brno Exhibition Centre (Veletrhy Brno, a.s., BVV) has launched the Open 5G Hub Brno, a new testing zone designed to validate smart and innovative solutions in real-world conditions. The project is built on private 5G connectivity and other advanced communication technologies. It forms part of the BVV Living Lab and will offer facilities for both testing and demonstration across areas such as smart cities, Industry 4.0, and future mobility.

The zone will be accessible to a wide range of partners from both the public and private sectors, including universities, research institutions, government authorities, municipalities, city organisations, companies, as well as emergency services and the Czech Army.

A private 5G network is a core component of the testing zone. The infrastructure also includes an IoT mesh network made up of smart lighting and metering systems installed across the site. These elements are interconnected via communication gateways into a wireless network operating in an unlicensed frequency band.

The solution primarily targets use cases in energy and community energy systems, measurement and regulation, and utility network management. The infrastructure is complemented by advanced video sensing technologies designed for collecting and analysing traffic flow data. The system can detect traffic intensity and patterns, including the movement of vehicles and pedestrians. All data is anonymised, aggregated, and compressed in compliance with cybersecurity requirements and GDPR regulations. Over time, this will create a robust data base for testing scenarios in traffic management, parking, site logistics, and urban logistics.

The Open 5G Hub Brno will continue to be developed in synergy with key projects and events, including trade fairs such as URBIS, AMPER, IDET, and the International Engineering Fair. In the future, the 5G testing zone will be followed by the FutureZone Polygon, a platform for testing autonomous mobility, smart logistics, and unmanned systems (UAV, UGV).

Through this initiative, Brno Trade Fairs strengthens its role as an active player in the national and regional innovation ecosystem and confirms the importance of trade fairs as places where new technologies are not only presented but also tested and implemented in practice.

About Veletrhy Brno, a.s.

Veletrhy Brno is the largest trade fair organiser in Central Europe. Approximately ninety events are held annually at the Brno Exhibition Centre, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. One of the company’s flagship events is the International Engineering Fair, while the IDET International Defence and Security Technologies Fair has also gained strong global recognition. Other important events include a complex of agricultural and forestry fairs and the URBIS Smart Cities Fair. The exhibition centre also hosts major congresses with accompanying exhibitions, balls, sporting events, festivals, and concerts. 

Source: https://www.ceskenoviny.cz/
Author: CzechTrade Sydney